Carol Commissiong

*** **** ****** *** #**** NY NY 10044

acsxr1@r.postjobfree.com (646) 279 – 5988

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcommissiong

In-house Media Relations Support Communications Major Experienced Professional

Dynamic, results-driven multimedia publications and events coordinator; real estate sales/leasing experience with 5+ years record of achievement and demonstrated success driving multimillion-dollar growth through sales, marketing, and financial management. News writing for film and print; radio and television reporting, hosting and press interviews.

Skills

Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, HTML Excellent telephone etiquette and coordination skills

Strong editing, oral/written communication Multimedia communications and public relations

Internet savvy in social media platforms Strong presentation, negotiation and closing skills

Education

City College New York – Bachelor Arts - Communications and Journalism GPA 3.2 Expected Graduation 2016

Primary coursework: Ad/Pr Production, Reporting and Writing, Radio Journalism, Corporate Communications, PR Writing and Media Technique, Ad Management, Ad Planning, Market Research, Ad Copywriting, and Social Media Strategies

Borough of Manhattan Community College – Associates Applied Sciences - Business Management – GPA 3.0 2014

Primary coursework: Business Communications, Business Organization & Mgmt., Accounting, Finance, Money & Banking, Statistics, Macroeconomics, Decision Making, Computer Applications, Business Law, Human Resources Management, and Business Methods

New York University – Associates Applied Sciences – Business Management - “Marketing”, GPA 3.3 2013

Primary coursework: Principles of Marketing, Critical Thinking, and Global Culture Latin America and the Caribbean

Experience

PR Specialist, Marketing and Event Coordinator, Journalist - Various Companies 01/2015 – Present

Support senior staff and fashion/beauty/lifestyle clients – media previews, presentations, in-store launches, RSVPs

Assist team in placement of stories in media outlets with bloggers, online, lead media, calendar listings, press kits

Manage, input content & list, track email marketing campaigns, work with writers, designers, promotional materials

Assist executives, managers, administrative staff and HR, corporate and other groups. Projects include: drafting, editing and proofing written communications, such as letters, memos, proposals, speeches and event planning

Actress, Model, Host - Freelance with Various Companies 03/1998 – Present

Spokes/Fashion Model in department stores – Saks, Bergdorf, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, etc. just to name a few

Films, Television Commercials, Infomercials, Industrials, and Music Videos – lead and supporting roles

Halstead Property LLC

Sales Associate 01/2009–04/2014

Successfully sold and leased residential and commercial properties, which generated trade media coverage, resulted in identification as an industry expert, and garnered coverage in business and industry publications

Received “Top Sales Agent of Month" award for largest sales and volume of the month in office and companywide

Internship Experience 06/2015–08/2015

The Hot Zone, New York – Journalist Assistant

Researched online for stories to write for The Hot Zone's website

Conducted celebrity phone interviews for Q&A

Attended book signings, movie releases and exclusive events for original write-ups for the website

Took pictures and videos during events, then edit and upload to website

Extracurricular Activities City College of New York 07/2015 – Present

Campus– Magazine and Website – Journalist and Publicist

News editor, coordinate campus news coverage for weekly student magazine; collect political polls and pitch stories

Collaborate with team of 12 to plan and implement the 13th annual magazine day, a career info event for students

Maintain current information on the magazine’s website “Campus” handle ongoing edits and upload of athletes biographies and personal information of interest to readers and current events; politics and community stories

WCCR Radio – 590 AM “The One,” host of “News with Carol” broadcast the latest news on CCNY campus, and Harlem

WHCR 90.3 FM – Radio Show – “Voice of Harlem” host and produce community arts and entertainment, news

Board Operator – monitor music, current events and remote broadcast in Harlem, New York; assist talk show hosts

Samples of my work: http://www.ccnycampus.org/2015/11/grit-to-sweet-success/; www.carolbooking.com/journalism.htm

Interests: News, Music, New Media, Writing, Reading, Photography, Fitness, Art, Theatre, Sports, Beauty and Fashion